• Cook

    Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing (Nashville, TN)


    Weekly Pay!! Open Interviews 11a-4p

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Administrative Functions

    + Review menus prior to food preparation.

    + Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

    + Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.

    + Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary.

    + Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

    + Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

    + Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures.

    + Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.

    + Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.Dietary Service Functions

    + Prepare meals according to planned menus.

    + Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

    + Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

    + Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.

    + Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.

    + Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.

    + Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.

    + Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.

    + Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

    + Make only authorized food substitutions.

    + Assist in serving meals when necessary.

    + Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    Education:

    + Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.

    + High School diploma or GED preferred.

    Experience:

    + Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.

    + Experience in a health care facility is preferred.

    * Equal Opportunity Employer